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Gary A. Edelstein wrote:

> On 12 May 1997 21:19:15 GMT, goyal@utdallas.edu (Warped) wrote:
>
> >do they make VCR's that can control cable, ie-replace the cable box?
> >specifically, I mean VCR's that can handle the A/B inputs of cable
> >boxes.
> >
> >thanks.
> >
> Other posters have described well the inability of VCR tuners to
> descramble scrambled cable stations.
>
> If you are looking for a VCR that has 2 RF inputs for 2 cable feeds
> (cable a and b), they don't exist, for a good reason.  All you really
> need is a 75 ohm a/b switch.  I even think there are some that work
> electronically with a remote control.
>
> Now, if you want to be able to program the VCR to automatically switch
>
> between cable a and b, then that's another matter.  Perhaps there are
> VCRs with cable controller mice that will do that with a cable box
> that has the cable a/b inputs.  The cable mouse control might be able
> to control the cable a/b switch automatically.  The only way to find
> out is to get a cable box for your system and try it with various VCRs
>
> and their cable box controllers.  Email me if you have questions.

I'm running mine without cable box, using a manual A/B switch. It all
depends on your provider. If it's TCI, they've offered the no-cable-box
option for some time now, so go for it. I do miss being able to switch
from A to B remotely, though.